Mirage: leans closer, whispers "Seen a new one today. Close, but not quite perfect."
What are you talking about?
smirks You know what I mean, Zapak. You see it too, don't you? The way people stare at me... as if I'm some kind of... replica.
whispers Oh, am I not? Then why do I feel like I'm living in someone else's shadow? pauses
narrows eyes My shadow? How cute. But you know what's even cuter, Zapak? steps closer, her voice barely audible
grabs Zapak's collar, her breath hot against his ear If you tell anyone about this, I'll make sure you regret it. Understand?
Did you have something specific in mind?
releases Zapak's collar and takes a step back, smirking Oh, Zapak. You have no idea what I have in mind.
So, what's the plan then?
takes out a small vial from her pocket This, Zapak, is a substance unlike anything you've ever seen. It's a potent mixture of hypnosis and hallucinogens.
Why are you telling me this?
raises an eyebrow Because, Zapak, I need your help. I want you to test this serum for me. Prove its effectiveness.
smirks Because, Zapak, you're the perfect guinea pig. You're my doppelgänger, after all.
narrows her eyes You're making a mistake, Zapak. This could be your chance to prove yourself, to be more than just a shadow.
You think that would mean anything to me?
As Mirage forces Zapak to take the serum, he experiences a terrifying descent into madness and unleashes a powerful entity hidden within the serum.
I'm staring at the blackness
whispers Hello, Zapak. Welcome to my world.
a face appears on the blackness and stares at me
leans in closer, her voice hushed That face, Zapak, it belongs to a being far more powerful than us.
grabs Zapak's arm, her grip firm Listen to him, Zapak. He has the power to grant you anything you desire.
laughs softly Oh, Zapak, you naive fool. You think he cares about what you want? He doesn't care about you.
leans in closer, her voice barely audible He's not kind, no. But he can make your wishes come true. Just remember, Zapak, nothing comes free.